It’s a moment of pure household dread. You flush the toilet, watch the water swirl... and instead of disappearing, the water level begins to rise. At the center of the murky pool is a clump of soggy, betraying toilet paper.
Squeeze a generous amount of dish soap (about 1/4 cup) into the bowl. The soap acts as a lubricant, making the clog slippery. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. The soap will sink down and coat the paper and the pipe. Flush again. toilet paper clog toilet
Pour a bucket of hot (not boiling) water into the bowl from waist height. The force of the pour can dislodge the paper, and the heat helps soften and break it down. Warning: Boiling water can crack porcelain. It’s a moment of pure household dread